They still have another wise old head out there in Cunningham's old team-mate Paul Wellens to lead the side jointly with Graham.

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But as the excitement builds in the countdown to Africa's first World Cup, it could be that a wise old head is exactly what Bafana Bafana need to get them ready for the challenge.

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The "wise men" included a former head of the constitutional court, a member of the Bank of Italy's board and senior politicians.

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